PETA’s ‘Mouse’ Gets Stuck at Lowe’s

Published May 28, 2010 by PETA Staff. Last Updated April 2, 2024.

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Many people just don’t realize how horrible glue traps are for mice, rats, and unintended victims such as birds and kittens—or that Lowe’s refuses to stop selling these cruel devices. Well, PETA’s “mouse” enlightened shoppers outside a Lowe’s in Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday—just in time for the company’s annual meeting, which takes place today.

PETA's 'Mouse' Gets Stuck at Lowe's

I bet the gal with phone in the photo above is tapping out an e-mail to Lowe’s bigwigs. Or she could be reminding her Facebook friends to be nice to mice. Please cover all the bases by doing both. Small, sensitive animals thank you in advance.

Written by Karin Bennett

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